Archive for July, 2012

In my last post I discussed how to ask for the time and how to tell the time when it comes to full hours. Now I’d like to continue with the times between the hours. First you should know that there are regional differences how to tell the time in German. And the awkward thing…

One stereotype of Germans is that we are punctual. Indeed, it is considered to be impolite in German culture to be late when you have an appointment with somebody. So whenever you are late it is always advisable to call or text the person you will meet and let him or her know that you…

When you are on a visit in Germany you may want to take a trip around the countryside. The best way to do so is to rent a car. The following phrases are useful. Ich möchte ein Auto mieten. iH möH-tuh ayn ou-toh mee-tuhn I would like to rent a car. Wieviel kostet…

The German Kernfamilie (nuclear family) consists of Eltern (parents) and their Kinder (children). But there are also a variety of other people in a family, both young and old, who affect family life to some degree, namely the extended family. Let’s have a look at the German vocabulary that describe typical family members. First, we’ll…